2013 HOT ROD Drag Week Rules: What You Need To Know

In order to participate in Drag Week, you must follow these rules.

By now you know the routine – drive your car 1,200 or so miles from track to track, race down the track for the most points . . . and attempt to do it all in one piece. And if a piece falls off, you better be prepared to take care of it without falling behind.

Can’t hack it? Then stay home, because it’s a grueling quest for glory that only a precious few can achieve.

But what really is the essence of Drag Week? <a href="http://image.automotive.com/f/52973972/Drag_Week_2013%20FINAL.PDF" target="
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The 9th Annual Drag Week starts on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, KY. After registration, teching, and test and tune, the official race begins Monday, the next day. Racers can make as many passes as they wish before the lanes close, then they’ll hit the road to the next track (and they must make it there or they’ll be disqualified). Along that route will be specific checkpoints, and don’t you even think about cheating because we’ve got a few surprises up our sleeves to prevent that from happening.

Here are the basics:

The event is open to four-wheel vehicles of any year, make, or model.

Motorcycle-based vehicles are not allowed.

Current license, registration, and proof of insurance are required. No dealer plates allowed. No rental cars allowed.

Vehicles in competition must have functional headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, horn, and a rearview mirror. Headlights must be of OE-type design.

All vehicles must meet NHRA safety rules for the e.t. and speed they are capable of, and drivers must be IHRA or NHRA licensed if required. Drag Week officials will not accept time slips that are quicker or faster than the car’s tech’d legal e.t. and mph. Running quicker than the safety equipment allows is cause for disqualification at the discretion of the race director.

Vehicles with rule variations may be classified at the race director’s discretion.

Any type of fuel may be used.

Equipment rules apply to both the street and track portions of the event.

Any participant found under the influence of alcohol or narcotics is subject to immediate disqualification and removal from the event. Likewise, unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification or removal.

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